Partisan Trends: Democrats Down Two Points in July
The number of Americans identifying themselves as Democrats fell by two percentage points in July with Republicans and the number of unaffiliateds each gaining a point.
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August 1, 2009
July 29, 2009
34% Say U.S. Headed in Right Direction
Thirty-four percent (34%) of likely voters now believe the United States is heading in the right direction, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. That’s up three points over the past week and ties the level found during the first week of July.
July 29, 2009
49% Now Say America’s Best Days Are In The Past
Nearly one-out-of-two U.S. voters (49%) now say the nation’s best days are in the past, a five-point jump from last month and the highest level of pessimism on this question in a year.
July 28, 2009
Republicans Remain Ahead on Generic Ballot
Support for Republican and Democratic congressional candidates changed little this week in the latest edition of the Generic Ballot.
July 28, 2009
Most Voters Still Don’t Like Pelosi
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi remains America’s best-known – and least-liked - congressional leader, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
July 27, 2009
Voters Give Supreme Court Highest Rating in Over Two Years
With President Obama’s nominee Sonia Sotomayor expected to soon join its ranks, the U.S. Supreme Court is enjoying its highest performance ratings from voters in over two years.
July 23, 2009
53% Say Obama is ‘Partisan Democrat’
Fifty-three percent (53%) of U.S. voters say President Obama is now governing like a partisan Democrat, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
July 22, 2009
31% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Just 31% of likely voters now believe the United States is heading in the right direction, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Down one point over the past week, it’s the lowest level found on the question since mid-February.
July 22, 2009
Just 20% Say Health Care Is Obama’s Top Priority
Only 20% of U.S. voters now say health care reform is the most important of the four budget priorities President Obama laid out early in his presidency, down four points from the end of May.
July 21, 2009
Republicans Take Four-Point Lead on Generic Ballot
Support for Republican congressional candidates has reached its highest level in over two years as the GOP lengthens its lead over Democrats in the latest edition of the Generic Ballot.
July 15, 2009
Number Who Says U.S. Heading in Right Direction Slips to Lowest Level Since February
Thirty-two percent (32%) of likely voters believe the United States is heading in the right direction, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
July 14, 2009
Republicans Remain Ahead on Generic Ballot for Third Straight Week
Republican candidates continue to lead on the latest edition of the Generic Congressional Ballot as Democrats fall to their lowest level of support among voters in recent years.
July 13, 2009
Voters Still Rank Economy As Top Issue, But Interest in Health Care Rebounds
The economy once again takes the top spot on the list of 10 important issues among voters, but interest in health care has surged and is now at its highest level in nearly two years.
July 9, 2009
Voters Trust GOP More than Democrats on Eight of 10 Key Issues
Voters now trust Republicans more than Democrats on eight out of 10 key electoral issues, including, for the second straight month, the top issue of the economy. They've also narrowed the gap on the remaining two issues, the traditionally Democratic strong suits of health care and education.
July 8, 2009
34% Say Nation Heading in Right Direction
Thirty-four percent (34%) of likely voters believe the United States is moving in the right direction, down four points from a week ago and the lowest result found since early March.
July 7, 2009
Republicans Remain Ahead on Generic Ballot
Republican candidates lead Democrats for the second straight week in the latest edition of the Generic Congressional Ballot.
July 6, 2009
Voters Say North Korea Biggest Threat to U.S.
In a survey taken just before North Korea conducted a series of Fourth of July missile tests, 38% of likely voters say the rogue Communist nation remains the biggest threat to U.S. national security.
July 2, 2009
44% Say America's Best Days In the Past, 38% Say Best Is Yet To Come
As America gets ready to celebrate its 233rd birthday, 44% of likely voters say the nation’s best days are in the past.
July 2, 2009
Party Affiliation: Little Change As Democrats Maintain 7-Point Advantage
The number of Americans not affiliated with either major political party inched up nearly a full point during June, with both Republicans and Democrats contributing to the increase. However, the larger picture is one of partisan stability over the past four months.
July 1, 2009
37% Say Nation Heading in Right Direction
For the second straight week, 37% of likely voters say the United States is heading in the right direction, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
